ABOUT ME
I am the mother of five great kids ages 8-20. My husband and I met in an astronomy class 25 years ago (Cue the “dad joke” about “all the stars being in my eyes,” ) and we have been married for 23 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in English, and I am a certified coach through the Life Coach School. I love spending time with the people I love, traveling, loving on our dog, Penny, and enjoying the beauty of God’s creations as I hike,
I have been on two sides of a faith crisis
My first experience was in the role of a very frightened wife as my husband, who was on the high council at the time, disclosed doubts he had acquired as he had been trying to help others. I am sad to say I wasn’t a very good listener, I offered fairly unhelpful primary answers. I was very afraid and unable to allow space to hear his concerns.
Fast forward a year or so and I was experiencing my second role; I was feeling my own doubt and going through a deconstruction process, trying to determine what my foundation was and where the cracks existed. It was a frightening and grief filled period of time. I had a pit in my stomach for nearly a year. It was also a lonely time, a time where I didn’t know who it was safe to talk with or who could possibly help.
During that time I was also experiencing some intense family dynamics. The intensity of this period brought me to my knees, and sent me searching for answers, leading me on a journey of self discovery and personal growth.
My morning alarm became a source of peace and reassurance as I woke each day to Anthem Lights’
It is Well With My Soul
During that intense period, I found many resources that helped me on my journey. I also found a life coach who helped me to become more aware of my thoughts and feelings and the impact they could have on my life.
As my children are getting older and I am moving into this next season of my life, I have put a lot of thought into who I want to be. I really want to connect with people. I desire to provide that safe place for people to share what I longed for when it felt like my world was crashing down.
While I don’t claim to have all the answers for myself or anyone else, I can offer a listening ear. In my personal journey, my faith in God is more alive than at any other time in my life. I have felt His hand in my life, and I can not deny that. Today I embrace uncertainty in my life. It is well with my soul. I am certain that It can also be well with your soul!
My lovely daughter and friend sharing her homecoming talk and her experience with scrupuliosity. I am so grateful for her honest and loving heart.